Submitted information The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner, and the Niswonger Performing Arts Center is ready to make it unforgettable. The curtain is rising on a dazzling lineup of holiday shows and now’s your chance to grab the best seats in the house. We’ll kick off the festive season […]
POSTED: 08/12/25 at 1:08 pm. FILED UNDER: Arts & Entertainment
Monday, August 11, 2025 3:28 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Sesame Street in the Village of Convoy for a report of a subject who could be in crisis at another location. 10:47 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on Colwell Road in Union Township for a report of theft. 11:20 a.m. […]
POSTED: 08/12/25 at 8:23 am. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent editor CONVOY — Monday was new Crestview Superintendent Matt Dube’s 11th official day on the job and it included the school board’s monthly meeting, which was a quick one. “It’s been great and it’s been overwhelming,” Dube said after the meeting. “The team here has been great and everyone has been super welcoming […]
POSTED: 08/11/25 at 8:58 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent staff A man who suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a car in Van Wert in late July has passed away. A family member confirmed Omar Sites died early Monday afternoon. He had been hospitalized since the July 28 accident outside of Ruler Foods. According to an accident report by the […]
POSTED: 08/11/25 at 8:57 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert FOP Lodge 62’s food drive is underway and will run through September 13 to benefit the community food pantry. The Lodge is asking members and community to come together to support those in need. On average approximately 150 families/individuals use the food pantry monthly. The list of the most needed items includes Hamburger […]
POSTED: 08/11/25 at 8:56 pm. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports This week’s installment of Random Thoughts centers around an upcoming scrimmage, the return of the Monday Mailbag, college football preseason rankings, later kickoffs and Shedeur Sanders and the Browns. Friday night Friday’s annual football scrimmage between Van Wert and Crestview – at Crestview – will begin at 6 p.m. The varsity is […]
POSTED: 08/11/25 at 8:56 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
VW independent sports Van Wert 165 Wayne Trace 171 PAYNE — At Pleasant Valley Golf Course, the Cougars beat Wayne Trace in a dual match 165-171 on Monday. The match medalist was Wayne Trace’s Brady Rossworm, who shot a 39. Van Wert had three golfers who each carred a 41 – Zach Stoller, Griff McCracken and […]
POSTED: 08/11/25 at 8:55 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Duane Paul “Dewey” Adams, 53, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2025, surrounded by family and (in spirit) by the countless people whose lives he’d touched. Born in Berks County Pennsylvania on March 18, 1972, to Paul and Betty Adams. Duane lived his 53 years with a rare mix of grit, generosity and wit so […]
POSTED: 08/11/25 at 3:51 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Van Wert Police Sunday, August 3 – a telecommunications harassment report was taken in the 11000 block of Ohio 118. Sunday, August 3 – a miscellaneous report was taken in the 1100 block of S. Shannon St. Sunday, August 3 – officers responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 300 block of S. Washington […]
POSTED: 08/11/25 at 1:58 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement
Sunday, August 10, 2025 1:33 a.m. – Deputies responded to an area of Louth Road in Jennings Township for a report of criminal damage. 5:38 a.m. – Deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 224 in Harrison Township for a report of a stolen four-wheel ATV. The vehicle stolen was a 2012 Honda Rancher 420, […]
POSTED: 08/11/25 at 1:57 pm. FILED UNDER: Law Enforcement